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The Politics of Fur (2002)
Excellent Character Study
I went into this film expecting the worst since I don't care for remakes, but what I got was something daring and original. Fur takes the basics from Fassbinder's original and takes it to another level.
The cinematography and direcion are excellent and the acting is superlative, especially by the lead, Katy Selverstone, who could have gone the easy route and camped it up but instead gives an absolutley riveting and engaging performance. I saw this at a festival but hopefully it will get a wider release
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Absolutely Amazing
Baz Luhrman has been one of my favourite directors since Strictly Ballroom and when you combine him with Ewan and Nicole it is just magic to behold. This film ROCKED.
Finally a musical that's been made in the last 20 years that I can show my friends and not worry about them cringing when the actors start singing. It seems perfectly natural. I just hope this film is seen and loved by a truckload of money wielding people all around the world, making it impossible to ignore come trophy time.
I saw this film with quite a few people, all from diffrent walks of life, we all loved it and were all crashing into tower to buy the soundtrack. Anyone who even REMOTELY likes production design and costumes MUST see this movie. THE best part of this movie is that though it has its sad moments, it is also incredibly hilarious at the same time. I don't want to give anything away but there is one production number that will drive you BONKERS crazy laughing!!
For people complaining about not enough dancing, rent the DVD when it comes out for the extended dance sequences or better yet, rent an old time musical or go se a broadway play. I LOVE dancing but long camera take on leg kicking and hip shaking would have divided the target audience.
An instant classic!
Superstar (1999)
I love it I love it I love it!
For all you SNL freaks, me included, out there who love Molly Shannon then go and laugh yourslef silly! My parents, who are not fans of this particular cast of SNL, STILL laughed themsleves into a frenzy. Sure it isn't Citizen Kane but it is a Blues Bros. or a Wayne's World.
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Great Film! Beats out any special f/x extravaganza!
I give this film a 10 + ! It's incredible! you must view it more than once to get the full message! The fact that Wild Wild West is beating it at the box office shows how low our society has gotten. go see this film! the production, acting,d irection is perfection! It beats out any special f/x xtravaganza any day!
The Sixth Sense (1999)
thrilling
Far better than any Bruce Willis movie that isn't directed by Gilliam or Tarantino has any right to be!! He actually is pretty good in it too! An ode to such great 70's thrillers as Roeg's Don't Look Now and Friedkin's The Exorcist, this film is moody, disturbing and visually fascinating. Using all forms of symbolism, including arches, frames within frames (and sometimes frames within frames within frames), spirals, shapes, Dutch angles, cinema verite and deep reds, Tak Fujimoto proves once again why he is one of the most respected and sought after DP's in Hollywood. Toni Colette, I love you!!! I forgive you for Cosi!! She shines in this film. She could have gone for the whiny over the top single mom but instead she walks that fine wire between realism and a typical Hollywood stereotype. Fantastic! If she decides to stay in Hollywood I hope she continues to find great scripts and roles she can make her own. I have decided that Haley Joel Osment is one of those Webster people who only look 10 but are really 60 because no child should be able to emote so well! Lucas, watch this and realize what you could have had! Jake Lloyd, watch this film 40 times and go back to acting school! Mark Whalberg. Wow! I didn't have a clue that it was him until I was reminded in the closing credits that he was even in it. I knew he could act before but he brings intensity to this performance that stays with you throughout the film's duration. Well done. If I have one complaint it is that I felt the jumps and make-up effects were unnecessary. We have seen a child throw up green pee soup before, we don't need to see it again. But it doesn't break the mood. Proof that Hollywood can punch out eerie and smart films when they want to. {If you like this one, and even if you don't, check out Roeg's Don't Look Now!! Maybe it will inspire you as well. Or at least make it harder to fall asleep!}
Tootsie (1982)
Laugh out loud over and over again!
One of the most laugh out loud funny movies I have ever seen. Yet with all the hilarity, the film has a lot to say. Dustin Hoffman gives the performance of his career. Reading about the making of this film almost gave me a heart attack! Somehow through all the travails, a true cinematic masterpiece was produced! From the rapid fire editing, incredible screenplay, and sharp direction to one of the greatest ensemble casts ever assembled, this film is gold mine of entertainment and cinema language.